Essay
Breaking: Colbert’s Final Show Roast Leaves Late-Night in Shambles
Stephen Colbert’s final *Late Show* episode delivered a blistering musical roast, closing CBS’s 22-year late-night era. With comedic precision, he skewered industry norms and colleagues in an opening bit packed with musical punchlines and cultural references. His farewell underscores a pivotal shift in television comedy, signaling the end of an era defined by sharp satire and musical spontaneity—leaving late-night in true shambles, just as promised.
By Alet Viegas·
